After the War, Forgetting Ron

Hermione was supposed to be with Ron, not Harry. Sadly, in the final battle, Ron died. Battling guilt and grief in the aftermath of a triumphant war, Harry and Hermione learn to live again, together. H/Hr eventually, though never a fully happily-ever-after. (The Shire should be saved, but not for the hero himself.) 5,6,7 disregarded, sort of; Epilogue disregarded, definitely.